Side exhaust pipes? Anyone have them?
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Side exhaust pipes? Anyone have them?
Hey guys, I am looking to put on the exhaust pipes that come off the side (Sidewinders??) and I was wo9ndering what the exact name of them is called, and what the best sounding ones are...Thanks for all the help guys!
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Re: Side exhaust pipes? Anyone have them? (lampedusa)
If you look in my signature you can see the side pipes. The more popular style side pipes for the 'Vettes seem to be the Hooker header side pipes (shown in the picture below). In my opinion they are the best looking but kind of suck because they get pretty hot and can burn your legs pretty bad if you are not careful.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Side exhaust pipes? Anyone have them? (bence13_33)
The more popular style side pipes for the 'Vettes seem to be the Hooker header side pipes
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Re: Side exhaust pipes? Anyone have them? (lampedusa)
There are 2 style of sidepipes. Hooker style like you see in bence's sig or 69 style like you see in my sig.
The hooker style is more performance oriented as it is a header/sidepipe combination.
The 69 style is less performance oriented as you retain the original exhaust manifolds.
The prices range from $700ish for black Hooker style or 69 style with fiberglass covers to over $2500 for 69 style with OEM chrome covers.
The hooker style is more performance oriented as it is a header/sidepipe combination.
The 69 style is less performance oriented as you retain the original exhaust manifolds.
The prices range from $700ish for black Hooker style or 69 style with fiberglass covers to over $2500 for 69 style with OEM chrome covers.
Drifting
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Re: Side exhaust pipes? Anyone have them? (Pete79L82)
Lots of members here are running sidepipes. I have the hooker sidepipes on mine, and JCL Baffles installed. This vette sounds awesome and will boil the rear tires without a doubt...
Neil in Tenn
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Re: Side exhaust pipes? Anyone have them? (Pete79L82)
The 69 style is less performance oriented as you retain the original exhaust manifolds.
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Re: Side exhaust pipes? Anyone have them? (Nomad78SA)
I really like the black and chrome hooker style. They look bad in my opinion...So...can anyone point to me where I can buy them, or where you guys got yours?
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Re: Side exhaust pipes? Anyone have them? (lampedusa)
Hooker supercomp headers with JCL sidepipes. http://www.spiralturbobaffles.com/customers.php
For the headers, I'd try Summit Racing or Jegs ;) .
For the headers, I'd try Summit Racing or Jegs ;) .
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Re: Side exhaust pipes? Anyone have them? (SmokedTires)
Hooker supercomp headers with JCL sidepipes. http://www.spiralturbobaffles.com/customers.php
For the headers, I'd try Summit Racing or Jegs ;) .
For the headers, I'd try Summit Racing or Jegs ;) .
Another vote for Hooker Supercomp and JCL sidepipes. You won't regret it!!! Got my headers from Summit and sidepipes w/ baffles from Jim at the above web site. Great guy and very helpful.
John
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Re: Side exhaust pipes? Anyone have them? (lampedusa)
Hi
Yes, side pipes are a must.
Unfortunately, I'm still running Neil's restrictive reverse flow mufflers , this due to be able to pass the restrictive noise bi-yearly test.
I have to get my act together and get a set of JCL's to get my sound back. :cry
Thanks to Neil, at least I can drive the car and passed the test.
I will not reinstall the glass packs as the right hand one was badly corroded.
I need some quick release fasteners to remove the side pipes faster. :lol:
Dismanteling the rocker panels sucks.
Anyway, don't hesitate, get side pipes. :cool:
Gunther
Yes, side pipes are a must.
Unfortunately, I'm still running Neil's restrictive reverse flow mufflers , this due to be able to pass the restrictive noise bi-yearly test.
I have to get my act together and get a set of JCL's to get my sound back. :cry
Thanks to Neil, at least I can drive the car and passed the test.
I will not reinstall the glass packs as the right hand one was badly corroded.
I need some quick release fasteners to remove the side pipes faster. :lol:
Dismanteling the rocker panels sucks.
Anyway, don't hesitate, get side pipes. :cool:
Gunther
